Shatabhisha, the 24th nakshatra (6°40′ to 20°00′ Kumbha), is ruled by Rahu; its deity is Varuna. Core remedies: the Rahu mantra “Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah” 108 times on Saturdays, “Om Varunaya Namah” for Varuna, and Saturday charity of a blanket or black urad. Wear a gemstone only after a full chart reading.
Shatabhisha in brief
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number | 24th of 27 |
| Span | 6°40′ to 20°00′ Kumbha |
| Lord | Rahu |
| Deity | Varuna, lord of cosmic waters |
| Symbol | An empty circle; a hundred healers |
| Name syllables | Go, Sa, Si, Su |
For the full profile — padas, nature and career — see Shatabhisha nakshatra explained.
When remedies are worth considering
A nakshatra is not “afflicted” on its own. Remedies are considered when the chart shows a weakness: the Moon in Shatabhisha weak or aspected by malefics, Rahu (the nakshatra lord) debilitated, combust or badly placed, or a difficult Rahu dasha running. The classical weak points of this star — reserve and periods of withdrawal — are better handled by conduct than by ritual.
Mantras
| For | Mantra | How |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu, the nakshatra lord | Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah (beej mantra), or simply Om Rahave Namah | 108 times on Saturdays, in the morning after bathing |
| Varuna, the deity | Om Varunaya Namah | 108 times, ideally while offering water, or on days when the Moon is in Shatabhisha |
Choose one practice and keep it up for 40 days, rather than starting several at once.
Simple remedies
- Saturday charity for Rahu: a blanket or black urad, given to those who need it.
- For Varuna, lord of the waters: offer water to the rising Sun or to a peepal tree, keep water sources clean, and support those who are ill — Shatabhisha is the star of “a hundred healers”.
- Conduct: come out of periods of withdrawal, share what you know, and keep secrets from turning into isolation.
- Gemstone: Hessonite (gomed) is the Rahu stone. Wear it only after your whole chart has been read; it does not suit every chart.
Timing
Begin on a Saturday, or on a day when the Moon transits Shatabhisha (check the daily Panchang). Remedies matter most during the Rahu mahadasha or antardasha. Find yours with the dasha calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mantra for Shatabhisha nakshatra?
For Rahu, the nakshatra lord: “Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah” or “Om Rahave Namah”, 108 times on Saturdays. For Varuna, the deity: Om Varunaya Namah.
Who is the lord of Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Rahu. Its deity is Varuna, lord of cosmic waters, and it spans 6°40′ to 20°00′ Kumbha.
Which day is best for Shatabhisha remedies?
Saturday, the day of Rahu, or any day when the Moon is in Shatabhisha nakshatra.
Which gemstone is for Shatabhisha nakshatra?
Hessonite (gomed), the stone of Rahu. It should be considered only after the whole chart and running dasha are read, not on the strength of the nakshatra alone.
Is Shatabhisha a dosha nakshatra?
No. Shatabhisha is not among the six gand mool nakshatras and is not inauspicious in itself. Remedies are needed only when the chart shows a specific weakness.
Part of our guide: Doshas & Remedies →
Whether you need a remedy at all depends on your chart. A personal reading checks the Moon, Rahu and your dasha first.
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